SXR30 Long time to initially connect to WiFi network.

Question

After browsing this forum I could only find one similar post, but they were going from:
ISP Cable Modem/Router -> Orbi Router -> and having issues. (Double Routing) They then since but it in bridge mode and no longer are experiencing slow connection time. See this post: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Wi-Fi-5-AC-and-Orbi-with/Long-time-for-device-to-initially-connect-to-internet-when-on/m-p/1322907#M10148

When in my case, I specifically asked spectrum internet for just a modem box. So I cannot "double" route.

Curious as to what setting I have enabled that would take 30-60 seconds for devices to connect to the WiFi on startup similarly to this post.

Thanks!

schumaku · Answer

kdenko&nbsp;wrote:
NETGEAR Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Mesh System (SXK30)
Once connected works fine yes. It just takes 30-60 seconds for it to connect in the beginning.

For the uneducated reader: What makes up the beginning - cold boot the router (connected to the ISP modem)? Cold boot the mesh system (router and satellite)? Wireless client powered on? Wireless client searching for the wireless SSID/name and assign?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Sorry, impossible to provide assistance. The many years old thread referred is more confusing than anything else.

plemans · Answer

What actual router do you have?&nbsp;
What firmware is on the SXR30 and satellites?&nbsp;
Do you notice if its an issues specific to the router or the satellite connecting?
Once connected, they work fine?
&nbsp;

kdenko · Answer

NETGEAR Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Mesh System (SXK30)

Newest Firmware is on both.
V4.2.3.102
V4.2.3.102

It is noticeable on either or I believe.

Once connected works fine yes. It just takes 30-60 seconds for it to connect in the beginning.

plemans · Answer

Thanks&nbsp;schumaku&nbsp;meant to say gateway versus router

kdenko · Answer

plemans&nbsp;schumaku&nbsp;I have IT background so I can pickup on the lingo thanks haha! UG IT / MBA in ISI will explain further...Preface:I live in a small apartment and small apartment complex 4 tenants total, so the signal is never poor, I get the signal all the way where I park my car.Issue Preface:When I am directly next to the OrbiPro WiFi router, I boot up my laptop, or surface pro or whatever device it may be, it shows WiFi signal as connected but no internet. It then takes 30-60 seconds for it to finally say "connected". It happens from time to time, as if it is polling for a LAN IP to establish a connection. Is there a way, or setting, that I need to have to cut this time down or prevent this from happening at all? I see that I cannot set the DHCP release to more than 24 hours. I wish I could set it longer to prevent this from happening as often.The post I referenced before is the only thing close to what I am experiencing as well. Their solution was to stop doubling routing. But I am not double routing (two routers) I am correctly "single routing". I even specifically requested a 'modem only tower' from spectrum to avoid this.Spectrum Modem -&gt; AX1800 WiFi Mesh System (SXK30)&nbsp;That being said, I have exhausted turning it off and turning it back on... hens why I am here as the problem continues to persist. I even have the WiFi router on battery backup.Thank you both for responding, hope this helps in your search for the answer as well as mine.

Forum Discussion

SXR30 Long time to initially connect to WiFi network.

7 Replies

Related Content

Orbi App Connected Devices - Network

network

RBR750 dropping connection and poor network quality

Initial Set-up Questions

Brand new Meural Canvas II MC327 doesn't connect to home wi-fi in initial setup

NETGEAR Academy

ProSupport for Business